HC Deb 16 May 1996 vol 277 c550W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what action the water regulator is taking to ensure that the leakage targets which companies have set themselves are reasonable; [29320]

(2) how Ofwat will ensure that a consistent and coherent approach is adopted to water leakage by all water companies. [29321]

Mr. Clappison

The Director General of Water Services is involved in discussions with the water companies about their targets and the measures they are taking to reduce leakage.